The Ethnoracial Diversity of Diabetes: Insights into Epidemiology, Genetics, Disease Management, and Personalized Therapies
A special issue of Journal of Personalized Medicine (ISSN 2075-4426). This special issue belongs to the section "Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 5 March 2026 | Viewed by 9
Special Issue Editor
2. Department of Medical Clinic, University of Juiz de Fora, São Pedro, MG, Brazil
Interests: diabetes prevalence; cost of diabetes; diabetes care; diabetes management improvement; diabetes self-management education; diabetes mortality
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Diabetes mellitus exhibits marked disparities in prevalence, progression, and outcomes across ethnoracial populations, driven by complex interactions between genetic predisposition, environmental exposures, and social determinants of health. Understanding these differences is critical for advancing personalized medicine, as one-size-fits-all approaches often fail to address the unique biological and contextual needs of diverse groups. This Special Issue explores the multifaceted role of ethnoracial diversity in diabetes, spanning epidemiology, genetics, clinical management, and therapeutic innovation.
This issue highlights research that uncovers population-specific patterns in diabetes incidence, prevalence, frequency of complications, and modalities and outcomes of management; identifies genetic and epigenetic variants associated with disease risk or treatment response; and evaluates how cultural, socioeconomic, and structural factors influence disease frequency, care access, and adherence. Contributions may examine how ethnoracial diversity shapes pathophysiological pathways (e.g., insulin resistance and β-cell dysfunction) or impacts the efficacy of pharmacotherapies, lifestyle interventions, or precision screening tools, as well as the description and integration of epidemiological data, genomic insights, and real-world clinical experiences. This issue aims to bridge gaps in the ethnographic dimention of the frecuency diabetes, management outcomes, and personalized care for understudied populations.
We invite submissions of original research and reviews that advance our understanding of diabetes through the lens of ethnoracial diversity. Studies focusing on health disparities, population-specific biomarkers, or tailored interventions are particularly encouraged. Together, these contributions will inform strategies to improve prevention, management, and outcomes for all individuals, regardless of their background, by embedding diversity into the foundation of diabetes care and research.
Dr. Alberto Barcelo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- diabetes disparities
- ethnoracial diversity
- genetic epidemiology
- personalized therapy
- health equity
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